1662
oil
copper
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Decorative Still-Life Composition with a Garland of Flowers is a 1662 oil by Jan van Kessel the Elder, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting is a beautiful still life of flowers, with a garland of blooms in shades of pink, white, and red. The flowers are arranged in a loose, organic way, with some facing forward and others turned to the side. The background of the painting is a warm, earthy color that complements the flowers nicely. The artist has used a range of techniques to capture the texture and detail of the flowers, from the soft petals to the delicate stems. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement, as if the flowers are being presented as a gift. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy the work of artist Jan van Kessel the Elder.
Jan van Kessel the Elder or Jan van Kessel (I) (baptized 5 April 1626, Antwerp – 17 April 1679, Antwerp) was a Flemish painter active in Antwerp in the mid-17th century.
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